15 facilities, but not cheap. Daly City is one of the pricier markets in LA County. Safety scores trail most neighboring cities, so look closely at individual facilities.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Daly City has 15 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (9) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 5 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,784/mo. That's about 24% more than the county average of $4,675/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $2,820 up to $10,890 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 11 of 15 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Daly City is 7.7 out of 9.9. That's below the county average of 8.5, so take extra time reviewing individual facility scores before visiting. Some places here have rougher inspection histories than others. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 7% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited.
It's on the pricier side. The average in Daly City is $5,784/mo, which is about 24% more than the LA County average. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Peninsula Del Rey currently has the highest safety score in Daly City at 9.9 out of 9.9. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Peninsula Del Rey starts at $6,210/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 15 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,820 to $10,890/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
7% of facilities in Daly City participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
